Full-Time

Staff Business Systems Engineer

Updated on 1/17/2025

Lyft

Lyft

10,001+ employees

Ride-sharing platform connecting drivers and passengers

Automotive & Transportation

Compensation Overview

$151.8k - $189.8kAnnually

+ Equity Offering + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid role requiring in-office presence 3 days a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays).

Category
IT Project Management
IT Support
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
SQL
Requirements
  • 7+ years work experience in IT systems and deep domain knowledge of the associated Business Systems Oracle Fusion cloud.
  • Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and familiarity with development and support activities.
  • Proven ability to translate unstructured business problems into clearly defined requirements.
  • Comfortable communicating and empathizing with individuals across a variety of roles — you will need to gather needs from Support business owners, and then articulate those needs to technical partners.
  • Experience transforming data & automating processes using a scripting language like Python.
  • Proven success in enterprise back-up, system recovery, performance monitoring, virtualization, cloud computing and storage, content delivery, caching, creating volumes, assigning resources and remote replication.
Responsibilities
  • Techno-Functional professional with 7+ years of experience in ERP Financials, supply chain and Manufacturing implementations (e.g., Oracle ERP Cloud, Oracle R12) and a senior team member with full cycle implementations.
  • A minimum of 7-10 years of experience implementing some combination of Oracle Financials & Supply Chain applications such as: General Ledger (GL), Subledger Accounting (SLA), Financial Accounting Hub (FAH), Accounts Receivables (AR), Accounts Payables (AP), Cash Management, Fixed Assets, Advanced Global Intercompany Systems (AGIS), FCCS, ARCS, EDMCS, Macro excel, EPBCS, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order to Cash(OTC), Source to Pay(STP), Acquire to Retire(ATR), Record to Report(RTR) and Plan to Manufacturing(PTM) tracks.
  • Demonstrated experience as a senior resource leading the definition of systems strategy, gathering and documenting business requirements, leading fit-gap analysis, as-is and to-be business process designs, conference room pilots (CRPs) functional configuration, testing, user training.
  • As a Lyft Finance Systems owner, you are primarily responsible for capturing, analyzing and estimating customer business requirements and translating them into Oracle Cloud ERP, EPM, Boundary apps solution architecture that fits within the business objectives.
  • Expert knowledge in Accounting and Business Process Flows.
  • Good exposure to Data migration using FBDI.
  • Should be able to design custom solutions using the Oracle best practices of Oracle finance & SCM.
  • Should be able to coordinate the design, development, and different testing activities.
  • Experience on SQL, PL/SQL, BI, OTBI and BICC reports.
  • Must have experience collaborating with business users on business process enhancements.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (gslides, lucid charts).
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  • Maintain and document current and new system requirements.
  • Perform Server Administration tasks, including user and group administration, develop and maintain role based access policies, research event logs in order to continually improve service for end users.
  • Work with product, engineering and operational business stakeholders to understand and prioritize business systems needs.
  • Monitor infrastructure and platform performance.
  • Create architectural designs that enhance resilience and promote business continuity.
  • Manage the deployment of new software, version upgrades, patch releases and major incidents.
  • Manage development, Test, Release and Production environments in Cloud and dedicated on premise infrastructure.
  • Identify actionable, value-added optimization and efficiency opportunities, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our applications and processes.
  • Uphold strict and consistent standards of process documentation.
  • Manage stakeholder requirements and develop detailed implementation plans.
  • Carry out regular stakeholder meetings, run workshops and effective communication and collaboration sessions.
  • Carry out technical system audits to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.
  • Employ agile methodology in the development of software, systems interfaces and application configurations.
  • Own vision, strategy, planning, delivery of the Finance applications related to Month End Close. This also includes new initiatives including supporting BCO.

Lyft connects passengers with drivers through a mobile app, primarily serving urban commuters, students, and tourists in the United States and Canada. The platform offers various ride options, including standard, luxury, and shared rides, catering to different customer preferences. Lyft operates on a gig economy model, where drivers use their own vehicles, and the company earns revenue by taking a commission from each ride fare. In addition to car rides, Lyft provides bike and scooter rentals and has a subscription service called Lyft Pink, which offers benefits for a monthly fee. The company emphasizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure experience for users and supports drivers with flexible payment options. Lyft's goal is to provide versatile transportation solutions while maintaining a steady income through diverse revenue streams.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with May Mobility positions Lyft as a leader in autonomous ride-sharing.
  • Collaboration with Mobileye enhances Lyft's technological capabilities in self-driving vehicles.
  • Lyft's upfront Fair screen update improves transparency and user satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • Legal battle with San Francisco could result in significant financial liabilities.
  • Ex-rideshare driver lawsuit may lead to increased scrutiny of Lyft's gig economy model.
  • Challenges in regulatory approvals may affect autonomous vehicle deployment in Atlanta.

What makes Lyft unique

  • Lyft focuses on urban commuters, students, and corporate communities for its services.
  • The company offers diverse transportation options, including bikes, scooters, and luxury rides.
  • Lyft emphasizes safety and community guidelines to ensure a secure user experience.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Hybrid Work Options